Handwoven Nautical Trivet. Turkshead knot tied in custom cotton rope Perfect cotton trivet for the nautical table. Our custom rope gives a really solid feel to this classic weave. This trivet is a Turk's head knot. This is same knot as our famous sailor bracelets, just worked to a flat shape. It has about a 7 inch diameter and is made from a single strand of 1/4 inch cotton rope. Sixteen feet of rope go into making a single trivet! We carefully tie each end in place with no glues. There is nothing here to melt, it's all cotton, and entirely handmade This 100% cotton rope is hand washable and press flat to dry on a clean towl.